Wellness

5 Cold and Sore Throat Remedies

Posted January 23, 2017

Scratchy throat, watery eyes, sniffles, sneezing: At the first sign of a cold or a sore throat people reach for over-the-counter medications, cough drops or chicken soup in hopes of shortening the illness. While there isn’t an instant cure, medical experts suggest ways to avoid or cope with the symptoms:

1. Get enough sleep – It’s difficult for your immune system to fight off viruses when you are exhausted.

A North Carolina study showed people who exercised at least five days a week had 46 percent fewer colds than those less active. Even when active people did catch a cold virus, they were sick fewer days.

When stress builds up, people are more prone to sickness. Taking a brisk walk or run is a great way to reduce stress.